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New Legislation for Unlicensed Accommodations Receives Second Reading in HOA
New legislation addressing concerns over unlicensed accommodations received second reading in the House of Assembly yesterday. The minister responsible, Bernie Davis, says Bill 52 -the new Tourist Acc...
Nov 04, 2020
United States Presidential Election Not Yet Declared
The political future of the United States hangs in the balance as a winner has not yet been declared in the United States Presidential Election. An increase in mail-in ballots due to the pandemic has ...
Nov 04, 2020
Miss Vickie's Potato Chips Recalled Due to Possible Glass Pieces
There's a recall out for potato chips in Newfoundland and Labrador due to the possible contamination of pieces of glass. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Coo...
Nov 04, 2020
Minister to Meet with Home-Based Childcare Operators Over $25-a-Day Plan
The Education Minister is scheduled to meet with owners of home-based childcare operations this morning to discuss the government's $25-a-day plan. Yesterday in the House of Assembly, Bonavista MHA Cr...
Nov 04, 2020
Two Earthquakes Reported Off Labrador
Dishes shook, wall hangings moved and people jumped from the bed to their feet as two earthquakes struck the north coast of Labrador at a time when most slept. One quake, which registered 4.7 on the R...
Nov 04, 2020 (Photo: Earthquake Canada)
Man Facing Slew of Charges After East End Incident
A 33-year-old man has been charged after an incident in the east end of St. John's which unfolded over the course of a couple of hours. The RNC took a call around suppertime that a man had left the ar...
Nov 04, 2020
Traffic Slowdowns Expected at Health Sciences for Next Two weeks
Commuters heading to the Health Science Centre in St. John's will see some traffic slowdowns in the area over the next few weeks. Clinch Crescent, which is the road that loops around the hospital, wil...
Nov 04, 2020 (File photo.)
Harvey's Mourns Sudden Loss of Popular and Respected Distributor
Condolences are pouring in for a man who was known for his warmth and generous personality. Douglas Penny Jr. passed away suddenly on November 1 at home at the age of 61. Chris Forward, General Manage...
Nov 04, 2020
Eastern Health Launches Home Visits for Flu Vaccines
Eastern Health has launched a new program for those who are unable to access the flu vaccine through public clinics, their pharmacist or family physician. Home visits can be requested by those who nee...
Nov 04, 2020
Finding Family Doctor Tough in Some Areas Despite More Physicians Than Ever
The MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port says the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association has identified what it calls a "catastrophic shortage" of family physicians in the district. Tony Wakeham s...
Nov 04, 2020
